Rolo Pretzels

These Rolo Pretzels are the easiest 3-ingredient treat to make anytime you want something quick! They are a crunchy and chewy, perfectly sweet and salty treat all in one bite!

This Easy Christmas Treat is a Fun Tradition of Ours

Every single holiday we love making these Rolo pretzel candy and also these Rolo pretzel turtles with a pecan half on top as well. My daughter makes several batches every year when holiday treat time comes around. It’s another fun treat, like haystacks that she has always been able to make all by herself.  

We don’t usually press them down but sometimes we have placed another pretzel on top and press the melted Rolo down between the two pretzel like a sandwich cookie. Either way they are a wonderful easy recipe to snack on!

Ingredients Needed

The complete list of ingredients with amounts are listed in the full recipe card below.

Mini pretzels – You can use square pretzels or small twists; either work great!  You can even use gluten free  pretzels when needed.

Rolo candies – I buy a big bag of these chocolate covered caramels.

M&M candies – Use seasonal red and green M&M's for a holiday version. Reese's Pieces or other flavored M&M’s are great too. 

How to Make Rolo Pretzel Bites

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350° F 

Step 2: Place the pretzels on a baking sheet in a single layer. (feel free to line the cookie sheet with parchment paper if you’d like) 

Step 3: Unwrap the Rolos and place one on top of each pretzel.

Step 4: Bake for 3-4 minutes to soften the Rolos slightly. Be care not to melt them too much.

Step 5: Remove from the oven and immediately place one M&M candy on top of each caramel.

Step 6: Let the chocolate cool completely and harden. Place in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes if desired.

Store in an airtight container or plastic zip closire baggie for up to 10 days. They never last long in my house!

How to Make Rolos and Pretzels in a Microwave Oven

For a smaller batch, you can even soften the Rolo on a plate in the microwave. Just place a few pretzels on a microwave safe plate and place a Rolo on top (unwrap of course). Then microwave at 50% power level for 20-30 seconds to soften the caramel.  Remove and add gently press the M&M’s immediately into the top each.

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